Ferrari 458 Italy: the Spider will introduce a new type of retractable roof?

The issue was already addressed when developing the F430 Spider. "Why not replace the fabric roof with a retractable metal support?". The Ferrari engineers finally opted for the classic soft jump seat, won by the excessive technical complexity required to develop innovative and fascinating idea. Now, almost a decade later, the horse would have overcome the initial difficulties and could equip the 458 Italy with a folding hard-top.

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Ferrari production to 8000 units per year?

Ferrari may soon increase its production to 8000 units per year. The announcement was the same Luca Cordero di Montezemolo in an 'interview with a well-known German magazine: "Much will depend on markets such as India, Latin America and China. There is strong potential for growth there. " The importance of the square, China is now obvious: since the end of this year, China could become the sales volume the third largest shopping for cars from Maranello.

New Ferrari 599 GTB: evolution proportional to that of Italy and 458 FF

Ferrari continues to tease the imagination of fans: According to an insider who works on the car that will replace the 599 GTB, the new V12 two-seater from Maranello will be a huge step forward from the current car. The fastest and most powerful ever built road from the house of the prancing horse, with a cavalry estimated at least 700 hp.

"If you look at where we are in transition from 430 to 458 Italy, 612 Scaglietti and the one from the FF, it is not difficult to imagine the potential of the new 599. We are not interested small step. " These are the words spoken by the deep gorge below the project. Words that confirm what you expect from the top of the range Ferrari, a car that will have to face the best of world sports which will undoubtedly be a landmark.